Project Test Ingredients & Drug Interactions
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First and foremost: checking Project Test against your medications. The heart of this page is the interaction checker and the full interaction report — how this product’s ingredients may interact with prescription and over-the-counter medicines you may be taking.
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Project Test is a dietary supplement by Anabolic Warfare with 7 active ingredients. Its ingredients are commonly taken for flavoring and culinary use, digestive complaints like bloating and indigestion, boosting absorption of other supplements.Based on those ingredients, 1,123 medications have a known interaction with it, the most serious rated moderate. The ingredients most likely to interact are Bioperine, Bulbine natalensis extract, DIM. Use the checker below to test your specific medication, or read the full HelloPharmacist Interaction Report.
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What’s inside
Full disclosure
Project Test contains seven active ingredients. Bioperine is a black pepper extract that may aid absorption of other compounds.
Tongkat Ali root extract (Eurycoma longifolia) is traditionally used for sexual function. Bulbine natalensis extract, DIM (diindolylmethane), Fadogia agrestis stem extract, PrimaVie purified Shilajit, and Bororganic Boron round out the formula.
The product also contains inactive ingredients — gelatin capsule, microcrystalline cellulose, magnesium stearate, and silicon dioxide — which are fillers and binders used to form and stabilize the capsule.
Does it work?
Moderate evidence
The evidence for most of these ingredients is sparse. Bioperine has insufficient reliable evidence for the conditions listed (hay fever, asthma, athletic performance, headache, depression, and diarrhea).
Tongkat Ali shows possibly effective evidence for sexual desire, but possibly ineffective for athletic performance; for back pain, osteoporosis, and diabetes, the evidence isn't established. Bulbine natalensis, DIM, and Fadogia agrestis all have insufficient reliable evidence for their claimed uses.
Shilajit similarly lacks established evidence for Alzheimer's disease, sexual dysfunction, athletic performance, benign prostate enlargement, and bone health. Boron is likely effective for boron deficiency and possibly effective for vaginal yeast infection and radiation burns, but possibly ineffective for athletic performance.
How safe is it?
Well-documented data
Bioperine from black pepper is generally well tolerated in food amounts and as a single dose; concentrated supplements warrant more caution. The most common side effects are burning aftertaste, indigestion, and reduced taste perception.
Tongkat Ali is generally tolerated short-term in studies, though long-term safety is uncertain and it may raise testosterone levels. Bulbine natalensis lacks human safety data; animal studies hint at liver and kidney toxicity at higher doses, and the plant can contain high levels of aluminum and iron, which may cause stomach upset or cognitive concerns at very high intakes.
DIM is generally well tolerated but long-term safety is unclear; common side effects include diarrhea, gas, headache, nausea, rash, and vomiting. Fadogia agrestis has no human safety data; animal studies suggest possible harm to the testicles, liver, and kidneys.
Shilajit should be purified and tested to avoid heavy metals; unpurified products carry contamination risk. Boron is generally safe in small food amounts and low-dose supplements, but high doses are toxic; at very high intakes it can cause skin problems, hair loss, nausea, vomiting, and diarrhea.
Meds to double-check
Moderate interaction found
Check with your pharmacist before taking this product if you use heart medications like propranolol or digoxin, anti-seizure drugs like phenytoin, blood thinners or antiplatelet drugs, diabetes medications, diuretics, or estrogen-containing medications. Several enzyme-system interactions are theoretical but based on lab research; your pharmacist can assess your specific regimen.
The bottom line
Scorecard at a glanceFully disclosed formula with some supporting evidence for its stated purpose. Moderate medication interactions have been identified, and safety information is well characterized.
This is a multi-ingredient supplement with limited effectiveness evidence for most of its uses. The biggest concern is that Bioperine and Bulbine natalensis can significantly affect how your body handles medications — some it may amplify, others it may weaken.
If you take any prescription drugs, especially heart medications, anti-seizure drugs, diabetes medications, or blood thinners, talk with your pharmacist before starting this product.
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Assessment coverage: 7 of 7 active ingredients matched to our full ingredient reviews (monographs). Based on the product label dated Sep 22, 2022.
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General information
Key facts about Project Test, straight from the product label.
| Brand | Anabolic Warfare |
|---|---|
| Net contents | 120 Capsule(s) |
| Market status | Off market |
| Date entered into DSLD | Sep 22, 2022 |
| DSLD ID | 276850 |
| Product type | Other Combinations |
| Supplement form | Capsule |
| Dietary claims / uses | All Other, Structure/Function |
| Intended target group(s) | Adult (18 - 50 Years) |
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Supplement Facts
The label details for Project Test by Anabolic Warfare, sourced from the NIH Dietary Supplement Label Database.
Supplement Facts
| Ingredient | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Bioperine | 5 mg | -- |
| Tongkat Ali root extract | 300 mg | -- |
| Bulbine natalensis extract | 500 mg | -- |
| DIM | 200 mg | -- |
| Fadogia agrestis Stem Extract | 600 mg | -- |
| PrimaVie purified Shilajit | 500 mg | -- |
| Bororganic Boron | 10 mg | -- |
Other ingredients: Gelatin Capsule, Microcrystalline Cellulose, Magnesium Stearate, Silicon Dioxide
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Formulation
Project muscle series Increase muscle mass & strength Manage hormone health Support sexual health & stamina
FDA Statement of Identity
Dietary Supplement
Brand IP Statement(s)
Bioperine is a registered trademark of Sabinsa Corporation.
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View the full label (PDF)The Ingredients in Project Test by Anabolic Warfare
These are the 7 active ingredients this product is made of. Select any to open its full monograph.
Serving size4 Capsule(s) Dosage formCapsule Servings per container30 Amounts shown are per serving.
Most supplement products combine several ingredients, and a medication can interact with the product through any one of them. Each ingredient below shows whether it has known drug interactions.
Bioperine
Interacts with1,019 drugs
Black pepper is a common kitchen spice that is generally safe in the amounts used in food. Its extract, piperine, is mostly added to supplements to he...
Bioperine monograph & interactionsTongkat Ali root extract
Interacts with248 drugs
Eurycoma longifolia (tongkat ali) is a Southeast Asian herb most popular for supporting testosterone, libido, and male fertility, with some small huma...
Tongkat Ali root extract monograph & interactionsBulbine natalensis extract
Interacts with919 drugs
Bulbine natalensis is a South African plant marketed mainly as a testosterone-boosting and libido supplement, but the human evidence is essentially ab...
Bulbine natalensis extract monograph & interactionsDIM
Interacts with269 drugs
Diindolylmethane (DIM) is a compound made when your body digests cruciferous vegetables, and it is sold as a supplement mainly for hormone balance and...
DIM monograph & interactionsFadogia agrestis Stem Extract
No knowninteractions
Fadogia agrestis is a West African shrub marketed as a testosterone booster, but human evidence is essentially nonexistent and what we know comes most...
Fadogia agrestis Stem Extract monograph & interactionsPrimaVie purified Shilajit
Interacts with86 drugs
Shilajit is a sticky, tar-like substance found in rocks of mountain ranges like the Himalayas, used in traditional Ayurvedic medicine for energy and v...
PrimaVie purified Shilajit monograph & interactionsBororganic Boron
No knowninteractions
Boron is a trace mineral found in many plant foods and sold as a supplement, mainly promoted for bone, joint, and hormone health. The human evidence f...
Bororganic Boron monograph & interactionsOther (inactive) ingredients: Gelatin Capsule, Microcrystalline Cellulose, Magnesium Stearate, Silicon Dioxide. These complete the product’s ingredient list but are not active constituents.
Project Test by Anabolic Warfare Drug Interactions
HelloPharmacist Interaction Report
Project Test by Anabolic Warfare contains seven active ingredients, and several of them interact with medications.
The most serious interactions come from Bioperine (black pepper extract), which can increase blood levels of a number of drugs including the heart medication propranolol and the anti-seizure drug phenytoin — both are Moderate severity. Bioperine may double phenytoin levels when taken together, which could raise the risk of toxicity.
Read the full breakdown — every affected drug type, severity by severity
Tongkat Ali root extract interacts with propranolol at Moderate severity, reducing its effectiveness. Bulbine natalensis extract carries the most theoretical concerns: it may speed up how your liver breaks down medications metabolized by several enzyme systems (CYP1A2, CYP2C9, CYP3A4), potentially lowering their effect.
It also theoretically raises bleeding risk with blood thinners (anticoagulants and antiplatelet drugs) and may amplify the effects of digoxin, a heart medication. DIM (diindolylmethane) interacts with estrogens and diuretic drugs at Moderate severity, and theoretically with CYP1A2 substrates at Minor severity.
Shilajit may increase the blood-sugar-lowering effect of diabetes medications, raising the risk of low blood sugar (hypoglycemia).
Fadogia agrestis and Bororganic Boron show no interactions documented in our data. Altogether, these interactions span 1,109 individual medications.
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Individual Drug Interactions
The ingredients in Project Test interact with 1,123 drugs. Click any drug to see the details.
5 of the 7 ingredients in Project Test interact with drugs. Each result below shows which ingredient is responsible. Bioperine Bulbine natalensis extract DIM Tongkat Ali root extract PrimaVie purified Shilajit
AmoxicillinAmix, Amoram, Amoxident, Amoxil Capsules, Amoxil Injection, Galenamox +3 more
How Amoxicillin interacts with Project Test — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
BioperineAmoxicillin (amoxil, Trimox) Minor
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, black pepper might increase the effects and side effects of amoxicillin.
Read the full Bioperine + Amoxicillin interactionAmoxicillin, Clavulanate PotassiumAugmentin, Augmentin '125/31 SF', Augmentin '250/62 SF', Augmentin XR, Augmentin-Duo 400/57, Clavulin
How Amoxicillin, Clavulanate Potassium interacts with Project Test — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
BioperineAmoxicillin (amoxil, Trimox) Minor
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, black pepper might increase the effects and side effects of amoxicillin.
Read the full Bioperine + Amoxicillin, Clavulanate Potassium interactionAtovaquone, ProguanilMalarone
How Atovaquone, Proguanil interacts with Project Test — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Tongkat Ali Root ExtractCytochrome P450 2c19 (cyp2c19) Substrates Minor
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, Eurycoma longifolia might increase levels of CYP2C19 substrates.
Read the full Tongkat Ali Root Extract + Atovaquone, Proguanil interactionBelzutifanWelireg
How Belzutifan interacts with Project Test — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Tongkat Ali Root ExtractCytochrome P450 2c19 (cyp2c19) Substrates Minor
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, Eurycoma longifolia might increase levels of CYP2C19 substrates.
Read the full Tongkat Ali Root Extract + Belzutifan interactionBrivaracetamBriviact
How Brivaracetam interacts with Project Test — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Tongkat Ali Root ExtractCytochrome P450 2c19 (cyp2c19) Substrates Minor
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, Eurycoma longifolia might increase levels of CYP2C19 substrates.
Read the full Tongkat Ali Root Extract + Brivaracetam interactionCarisoprodolRela, Soma
How Carisoprodol interacts with Project Test — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Tongkat Ali Root ExtractCytochrome P450 2c19 (cyp2c19) Substrates Minor
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, Eurycoma longifolia might increase levels of CYP2C19 substrates.
Read the full Tongkat Ali Root Extract + Carisoprodol interactionHexobarbitalHexobarbital, Sombulex
How Hexobarbital interacts with Project Test — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Tongkat Ali Root ExtractCytochrome P450 2c19 (cyp2c19) Substrates Minor
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, Eurycoma longifolia might increase levels of CYP2C19 substrates.
Read the full Tongkat Ali Root Extract + Hexobarbital interactionMephobarbitalMebaral
How Mephobarbital interacts with Project Test — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Tongkat Ali Root ExtractCytochrome P450 2c19 (cyp2c19) Substrates Minor
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, Eurycoma longifolia might increase levels of CYP2C19 substrates.
Read the full Tongkat Ali Root Extract + Mephobarbital interactionMoclobemideManerix, Moclobemide
How Moclobemide interacts with Project Test — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Tongkat Ali Root ExtractCytochrome P450 2c19 (cyp2c19) Substrates Minor
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, Eurycoma longifolia might increase levels of CYP2C19 substrates.
Read the full Tongkat Ali Root Extract + Moclobemide interactionNilutamideAnandron, Nilandron
How Nilutamide interacts with Project Test — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Tongkat Ali Root ExtractCytochrome P450 2c19 (cyp2c19) Substrates Minor
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, Eurycoma longifolia might increase levels of CYP2C19 substrates.
Read the full Tongkat Ali Root Extract + Nilutamide interactionPentamidinePentam 300
How Pentamidine interacts with Project Test — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Tongkat Ali Root ExtractCytochrome P450 2c19 (cyp2c19) Substrates Minor
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, Eurycoma longifolia might increase levels of CYP2C19 substrates.
Read the full Tongkat Ali Root Extract + Pentamidine interactionProguanilPaludrine
How Proguanil interacts with Project Test — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Tongkat Ali Root ExtractCytochrome P450 2c19 (cyp2c19) Substrates Minor
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, Eurycoma longifolia might increase levels of CYP2C19 substrates.
Read the full Tongkat Ali Root Extract + Proguanil interactionTeniposideVumon
How Teniposide interacts with Project Test — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Tongkat Ali Root ExtractCytochrome P450 2c19 (cyp2c19) Substrates Minor
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, Eurycoma longifolia might increase levels of CYP2C19 substrates.
Read the full Tongkat Ali Root Extract + Teniposide interactionEach ingredient & the kinds of drugs it affects
For each ingredient in Project Test with known interactions, here are the types of medications they can affect. Open any type for the detail — or search your exact drug in the checker above.
Bioperine
Anticoagulant/Antiplatelet Drugs
Theoretically, black pepper might increase the risk of bleeding when taken with antiplatelet or anticoagulant drugs.
In vitro research shows that piperine, a constituent of black pepper, seems to inhibit platelet aggregation. This has not been reported in humans.
Antidiabetes Drugs
Theoretically, black pepper might increase the risk of hypoglycemia when taken with antidiabetes drugs.
Animal research shows that piperine, a constituent of black pepper, can reduce blood glucose levels. Monitor blood glucose levels closely. Dose adjustments might be necessary.
Atorvastatin (Lipitor)
Theoretically, black pepper might increase blood levels of atorvastatin.
Animal research shows that taking piperine, a constituent of black pepper, 35 mg/kg can increase the maximum serum concentration of atorvastatin three-fold. This has not been reported in humans.
Cyclosporine (Neoral, Sandimmune)
Theoretically, black pepper might increase the effects and side effects of cyclosporine.
In vitro research shows that piperine, a constituent of black pepper, increases the bioavailability of cyclosporine. This has not been reported in humans.
Cytochrome P450 2D6 (Cyp2D6) Substrates
Theoretically, black pepper might increase levels of drugs metabolized by CYP2D6.
In vitro research suggests that some constituents of black pepper inhibit CYP2D6. This has not been reported in humans.
Cytochrome P450 3A4 (Cyp3A4) Substrates
Theoretically, black pepper might increase levels of drugs metabolized by CYP3A4.
In vitro research and pharmacokinetic simulation data suggest that piperine, a constituent of black pepper, as well as the pepper fruit seem to inhibit CYP3A4. This has not been reported in humans.
Lithium
Theoretically, black pepper might increase blood levels of lithium due to its diuretic effects. The dose of lithium might need to be reduced.
Black pepper is thought to have diuretic properties.
Nevirapine (Viramune)
Black pepper might increase blood levels of nevirapine.
Clinical research shows that piperine, a constituent of black pepper, increases the plasma concentration of nevirapine. However, no adverse effects were observed in this study.
P-Glycoprotein Substrates
Theoretically, black pepper might increase levels of P-glycoprotein substrates.
In vitro research shows that piperine, a constituent of black pepper, seems to inhibit P-glycoprotein.
Pentobarbital (Nembutal)
Theoretically, black pepper might increase the sedative effects of pentobarbital.
Animal research shows that piperine, a constituent of black pepper, increases pentobarbital-induced sleeping time.
Phenytoin (Dilantin)
Black pepper might increase blood levels of phenytoin.
Clinical research shows that piperine, a constituent of black pepper, seems to increase absorption, slow elimination, and increase levels of phenytoin. Taking a single dose of black pepper 1 gram along with phenytoin seems to double the serum concentration of phenytoin. Consuming a soup with black pepper providing piperine 44 mg/200 mL of soup along with phenytoin also seems to increase phenytoin levels when compared with consuming the same soup without black pepper.
Propranolol (Inderal)
Black pepper might increase blood levels of propranolol.
Clinical research shows that piperine, a constituent of black pepper, seems to increase absorption and slow elimination of propranolol.
Rifampin (Rifadin)
Black pepper might increase blood levels of rifampin.
Clinical research shows that piperine, a constituent of black pepper, seems to increase absorption and serum levels of rifampin.
Theophylline
Black pepper might increase blood levels of theophylline.
Clinical research shows that piperine, a constituent of black pepper, seems to increase absorption and slow elimination of theophylline.
Amoxicillin (Amoxil, Trimox)
Theoretically, black pepper might increase the effects and side effects of amoxicillin.
Animal research shows that taking piperine, a constituent of black pepper, with amoxicillin increases plasma levels of amoxicillin. This has not been reported in humans.
Carbamazepine (Tegretol)
Theoretically, black pepper might increase blood levels of carbamazepine, potentially increasing the effects and side effects of carbamazepine.
One clinical study in patients taking carbamazepine 300 mg or 500 mg twice daily shows that taking a single 20 mg dose of purified piperine, a constituent of black pepper, increases carbamazepine levels. Piperine may increase carbamazepine absorption by increasing blood flow to the GI tract, increasing the surface area of the small intestine, or inhibiting cytochrome P450 3A4 (CYP3A4) in the gut wall. Absorption was significantly increased by 7-10 mcg/mL/hour. The time to eliminate carbamazepine was also increased by 4-8 hours. Although carbamazepine levels were increased, this did not appear to increase side effects. In vitro research also shows that piperine can increase carbamazepine levels by 11% in a time-dependent manner.
Cytochrome P450 1A2 (Cyp1A2) Substrates
Theoretically, black pepper might decrease levels and clinical effects of drugs metabolized by CYP1A2.
In vitro research suggests that black pepper induces CYP1A2. This has not been reported in humans.
Bulbine natalensis extract
Anticoagulant/Antiplatelet Drugs
Theoretically, combining Bulbine natalensis leaf with drugs that have anticoagulant or antiplatelet activity might increase the risk of bruising and bleeding.
In vitro research shows that Bulbine natalensis ground leaf extract inhibits platelet aggregation.
Cytochrome P450 1A2 (Cyp1A2) Substrates
Theoretically, Bulbine natalensis stem might reduce the levels and clinical effects of CYP1A2 substrates.
In vitro research shows that Bulbine natalensis stem extract slightly induces CYP1A2 mRNA expression and enzyme activity. Theoretically, this may increase the metabolism of CYP1A2 substrates; however, this has not been studied in humans.
Cytochrome P450 2C9 (Cyp2C9) Substrates
Theoretically, Bulbine natalensis stem might reduce the levels and clinical effects of CYP2C9 substrates.
In vitro research shows that Bulbine natalensis stem extract induces CYP2C9 mRNA expression and enzyme activity. Theoretically, this may increase the metabolism of CYP2C9 substrates; however, this has not been studied in humans.
Cytochrome P450 3A4 (Cyp3A4) Substrates
Theoretically, Bulbine natalensis stem might reduce the levels and clinical effects of CYP3A4 substrates.
In vitro research shows that Bulbine natalensis stem extract induces CYP3A4 mRNA expression and enzyme activity. Theoretically, this may increase the metabolism of CYP3A4 substrates, but this has not been studied in humans.
Digoxin (Lanoxin)
Theoretically, Bulbine natalensis stem might increase the risk of adverse effects and toxicity when taken with digoxin.
Bulbine natalensis stem may contain cardiac glycosides, although it is unclear if these chemicals are present in clinically relevant concentrations.
P-Glycoprotein Substrates
Theoretically, Bulbine natalensis stem might increase the levels and clinical effects of p-glycoprotein substrates.
In vitro research shows that Bulbine natalensis stem extract induces p-glycoprotein mRNA expression; however, effects on transporter expression were not evaluated.
Testosterone
Theoretically, using Bulbine natalensis stem with testosterone replacement therapy might increase the risk of adverse effects.
Animal research shows that Bulbine natalensis stem can increase testosterone levels.
DIM
Diuretic Drugs
Theoretically, diindolylmethane might increase the risk of hyponatremia if used with sodium-depleting diuretics.
Large doses of diindolylmethane (600 mg daily) have been associated with two cases of asymptomatic hyponatremia in clinical research.
Estrogens
Theoretically, diindolylmethane might increase or decrease the effects of estrogens.
Diindolylmethane might have mild estrogenic or antiestrogenic effects. Theoretically, large amounts of diindolylmethane might interfere with hormone replacement therapy.
Cytochrome P450 1A2 (Cyp1A2) Substrates
Theoretically, diindolylmethane might lower serum levels of CYP1A2 substrates.
In vitro evidence suggests that diindolylmethane can induce CYP1A2. Theoretically, it might increase metabolism of CYP1A2 substrates and lower serum concentrations. This interaction has not been reported in humans.
Tongkat Ali root extract
Propranolol (Inderal)
Eurycoma longifolia can reduce the levels and clinical effects of propranolol.
A small clinical study in healthy persons shows that taking a single dose of a water-based Eurycoma longifolia extract 200 mg, in combination with a single dose of propranolol 80 mg, reduces the propranolol area under the curve (AUC) by 29%, reduces the peak concentration by 42%, and increases time to peak concentration by 86% when compared with control. Since the elimination half-life of propranolol did not change, it seems that Eurycoma longifolia alters the kinetics of propranolol by decreasing its absorption in the gut, and not by altering its metabolism. It is not known if separating administration will prevent this interaction.
Cytochrome P450 1A2 (Cyp1A2) Substrates
Theoretically, Eurycoma longifolia might increase levels CYP1A2 substrates.
In vitro research suggests that methanolic Eurycoma longifolia root extract weakly inhibits CYP1A2 enzymes. This effect has not been reported in humans.
Cytochrome P450 2A6 (Cyp2A6) Substrates
Theoretically, Eurycoma longifolia might increase levels of CYP2A6 substrates.
In vitro research suggests that methanolic Eurycoma longifolia root extract weakly inhibits CYP2A6 enzymes. This effect has not been reported in humans.
Cytochrome P450 2C19 (Cyp2C19) Substrates
Theoretically, Eurycoma longifolia might increase levels of CYP2C19 substrates.
In vitro research suggests that methanolic Eurycoma longifolia root extract weakly inhibits CYP2C19 enzymes. This effect has not been reported in humans.
Testosterone
Theoretically, Eurycoma longifolia may further increase levels of testosterone.
A clinical study in aging males with testosterone levels below 300 ng/dL shows that taking a specific water extract of Eurycoma longifolia roots (Physta; Biotropics Malaysia) 100-200 mg daily with breakfast for 12 weeks increases total testosterone levels by 8% to 11% when compared with placebo. It is unclear whether this increase would occur in individuals with normal testosterone levels.
PrimaVie purified Shilajit
Antidiabetes Drugs
Taking shilajit with antidiabetes drugs might increase the risk of hypoglycemia.
Most human and animal research shows that shilajit can decrease fasting plasma glucose levels. In an animal model, shilajit 100 mg per kg daily enhanced the glucose-lowering ability of both glibenclamide and metformin when given in combination over a 4 week period. Monitor blood glucose levels closely. Dose adjustments might be necessary.
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The Full Monographs Behind Project Test’s Ingredients
Every ingredient we hold a full HelloPharmacist monograph for — uses, evidence, safety, and the complete interaction list.
Black Pepper
Interacts with 1,019 drugsBlack pepper is a common kitchen spice that is generally safe in the amounts used in food. Its extract, piperine, is mostly added to supplements to help the body absorb other ingredients (li...
Read the full Black Pepper monograph → Herb & supplement monographEurycoma Longifolia
Interacts with 248 drugsEurycoma longifolia (tongkat ali) is a Southeast Asian herb most popular for supporting testosterone, libido, and male fertility, with some small human studies suggesting possible benefits....
Read the full Eurycoma Longifolia monograph → Herb & supplement monographBulbine Natalensis
Interacts with 919 drugsBulbine natalensis is a South African plant marketed mainly as a testosterone-boosting and libido supplement, but the human evidence is essentially absent and most claims come from animal st...
Read the full Bulbine Natalensis monograph → Herb & supplement monographDiindolylmethane
Interacts with 269 drugsDiindolylmethane (DIM) is a compound made when your body digests cruciferous vegetables, and it is sold as a supplement mainly for hormone balance and cancer prevention. Although early lab s...
Read the full Diindolylmethane monograph → Herb & supplement monographFadogia Agrestis
Fadogia agrestis is a West African shrub marketed as a testosterone booster, but human evidence is essentially nonexistent and what we know comes mostly from a few small rat studies. Animal...
Read the full Fadogia Agrestis monograph → Herb & supplement monographShilajit
Interacts with 86 drugsShilajit is a sticky, tar-like substance found in rocks of mountain ranges like the Himalayas, used in traditional Ayurvedic medicine for energy and vitality. Human evidence is limited and m...
Read the full Shilajit monograph → Herb & supplement monographBoron
Boron is a trace mineral found in many plant foods and sold as a supplement, mainly promoted for bone, joint, and hormone health. The human evidence for most of these uses is limited or prel...
Read the full Boron monograph →Sources & How We Checked
Project Test's label data comes from the NIH Dietary Supplement Label Database; the ingredient interaction data is from the Natural Medicines database, reviewed by our pharmacists.
- NIH Dietary Supplement Label Database (DSLD) — The official product label on file for this supplement.
- Natural Medicines (Therapeutic Research Center) — Evidence-graded clinical reference behind the ingredient interaction data.
Content is written and reviewed by licensed HelloPharmacist pharmacists. See our data sources and editorial standards for how this information is built and checked.
The 71 references behind this product’s interaction data
Every citation that drives the interaction findings for this product’s ingredients, from the evidence-graded Natural Medicines (TRC Healthcare) database. Open an ingredient to browse its citations — links open the study on PubMed or the publisher’s site.
Black Pepper 29 references
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